THE WEEKLY LION UPDATE

Wow this week really went fast!! We had College and Career week and most colleges waived their application fees this past week. FFA had their Greenhand Ceremony this past week with Bob Hoel as a Keynote speaker. This was the first big event put on by our new FFA sponsors Ms. DeLey and Ms. Yager and it was a huge success!! We have so much going on right now and I feel like I am always in a planning stage for what's next!! Our teachers are making great things happen in the classroom and continue to hold our students to a high standard. It is just great to be a part of the RCHS Family!!!! Have a great weekend and hang in there because IT'S ALMOST MONDAY!!!!

This past week was college and career week. Many colleges waive their application fee this week so kids can apply for free. With our push toward work based learning and being sure every student gets what they need at RCHS we also are celebrating career week as well!!

The Freshman Class had a great week with over 96% attendance for the week!! The Senior class still leads the Year to Date totals with a 94.2% attendance rate. Out total attendance and absences were all better than the state average last week!!!

RCHS AVERAGE - 95.51%

FFA held the annual Greenhand ceremony this past week. As usual it was a great event. Things were well organized and very entertaining. The Keynote speaker this year was long time FFA partner Bob Hoel, owner of Hoel Roofing. Bob had a great message for the kids and it also resonated with adults in the room. It was great to see all of the kids receiving their first jacket and zipping it up for the very first time. FFA is such a great program and teaches kids not only about agriculture but also hard work and leadership. Thank you to the Ms. DeLey, Ms. Yager, and the FFA officers for a wonderful evening!!!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to Jill Carmony for handling a student conflict. I know this gets done constantly by all teachers, but I was able to see this happen and I appreciate her help!

Elizabeth Meek - Shout out to Brevin and Zach for their long hours in ensuring the buildings have internet.

Hannah Lemmons - Shout out to Karen Schneider for being an excellent co-teacher! She's always keeping an eye on both me and the students and keeping us all on track (which I need!)

Brittney Corum - Shout out to the RCHS Quiz Bowl team as they take on their next Quiz Bowl meet at Lawrenceburg. I believe in you all and do your best.

Brittney Corum - Shout out to everyone that came to the RCHS Life Skills sponsor night at Rushville Dairy Queen. We were able to make $165.22, that will be put to good use. Thanks again I appreciate it!!!!

Jennifer Teague - Shout out to my Advanced Composition and Advanced Speech students for working so hard to create compelling essays and speeches!

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to the Special Education Department for everything that is being done for the sake of our students whether it be helping with homework, listening to their needs, being a comfort zone, or protecting them from themselves. This Department wears many different hats for our students and I am so grateful that I get to work along side these amazing human beings.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Curt Mock for the help he provides to the Special Education Department in caring for our students.

Nan Scanlan - Shout out to Jennifer Teague and her ensemble for serenading me on my birthday.

Lindsay Tillison - Shout out to Christin Nicholls for dealing with even our most challenging students with grace, and learning everything there is to know about Deadpool.

Warren Cook - Shout out to Tony Augsburger for having coffee on Fridays!!!!!!

Lisa Wagner - Shout out to Joni and Kelley for helping me out this week while my vehicle was in the shop.

Zach Burchett - Shout out to all the students on the esports program for a great first week of competition.

James Allen - Shout out to Mr. Smith for helping students feel valued by being open-minded, enthusiastic, friendly, and knowing each student at RCHS.

Joni Fennimore - Shout out to Lisa Wagner! She is really working hard to be well prepared for teaching two new dual credit classes this year. The first time through is always a tough one and a great learning curve with material that she learned just a few years ago, but she spends hours making sure that she has a great handle on the material and concepts and is prepared! Her excellent organizational skills are amazing, and I have learned a lot from her!

This is a reminder that there is a crosswalk on Harrison Street (the road east of the teacher parking lot). If you are dropping off (or picking up) your student on Harrison, you must stay on the correct side of the road. This is not a one-way and there are cars (and busses) coming both directions. It is imperative that everyone stay on their corresponding sides of the road for student safety. Please advise your students to use the crosswalk because there are many cars in that area.

Resources For you and your loved ones:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Online Chat Services
• Crisis Text line: Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you.
• Trevor Project Lifeline (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386
  • TrevorChat
  • TrevorText: Text START to 678-678.
• Veterans Crisis Line (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 800-273-8255 and press 1
  • Text 838255
  • Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889
  • Homeless Veterans Chat

STOPit - Open the PDF and read about our new Anonymous Reporting System. This online anonymous reporting system is designed to deter bullying, discrimination, and other inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.

We have added all of our sports to the Activities Calendar this year. Click the button below to see all of the events that are happening at RCHS!!

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Once again we have our radio station up and running. Listen 24 hours a day to a radio station put together and produced by students at RCHS!!! Just click the button below and start listening!